The ancient Christmas account includes hard truths that popular renditions gloss over. The ancient text includes acts of evil — the belief that killing can be a solution.

Historically Speaking. The Ancient Origins of the Christmas Wreath Before they became a holiday symbol, wreaths were used to celebrate Egyptian gods, victorious Roman generals and the winter solstice.

Ancient astrologers thought being born under the sign of Saturn was bad news. As the god of the harvest, he wielded a vicious scythe, and devoured his own children. Well, they do say we eat a lot ...

In 1923, the Advertiser published a recipe for a wassail bowl drink that was created centuries earlier in Elizabethan England, and later discovered by Oxford University.

Mulled wine: How "Christmas in a cup" went from ancient medicine to an Aussie winter warmer Whether for festivity or fortification, mulled wine has been around for at least 2,000 years ...

Ditch holiday stress this year! Discover Europe's best Christmas markets – from ancient Austrian charm to Nordic wonderlands. Find unique gifts, sip mulled wine, and embrace true festive magic.